Leadership Development

Certificate

Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Semester
Course Code
CR_BLEAD_8
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
Applications not yet open for 2023
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Don Crowley

T: 021 433 5900

Email: (email)

Overview

This is a one semester (six months) part-time programme that is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and confidence required to successfully manage teams in a manufacturing environment. The programme uses an innovative blend of real-world situations and problems to assist participants in exploring the opportunities of the manufacturing environment.

The industry-focus of the programme coupled with the applied nature of teaching provides a practical bedrock of knowledge and experience which can be used to immediate effect in a multitude of business contexts. Participants will explore various theories and concepts that will develop their skills and competencies, in an applied context, developing a toolbox of skills that is valuable and readily usable and which will lead to improved team performance in a working environment.

The programme is structured to ensure that participant’s time is used wisely and entails a wide variety of leadership development tools. A phased approach, consisting of a series of lectures, facilitated workshops and work-related projects will be used to ensure that the programme is relevant, engaging and enjoyable.

The teaching methods that will be employed on the course will be intensively interactive, with an action-learning focus and use of live case studies and workplace problems. Rather than an exclusively lecture-style approach, the emphasis in class will be on lecturer-led group discussion and class debate, which will draw upon the experiences of learners to illustrate key learning points and to bring concepts, theories and frameworks to life.

The live case study method will be a consistent feature throughout the programme. This practical, applied approach to teaching methodology will be underpinned by assessment instruments, and the practical application of best-practice theory to analyse the environment in which the learners work.

Course Delivery

One semester (six months) part-time programme.

Participants will attend classes for two full days per month (totalling 12 days). Some classes will be delivered in MTU, while others will be delivered on-site.

Award

On successful completion of the three modules, graduates will receive a Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Leadership Development (Level 8, 15 ECTS).

What will I study?

Modules

Effective Leadership – This module explores leadership styles, motivation, change management, communication and impact.

Driving Team Performance – This module considers project management, problem solving and performance management. The module will include the use of live case studies from the employer sponsor.

Leadership Management – leadership principles, developing high-performance teams, coaching and mentoring, and employee legislation will be considered in the context of this module.

Assessment Strategy

The programme will make extensive use of reflective logs, together with a cross-modular project, report and presentation, in teams. Students will build on their experience and learning gained on the programme, to develop their leadership style and hone techniques and skills that will inform their best- practice application.

Credits:

15

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a Level 8 degree in a technical, non-business discipline.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€2,500

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